Bread and Cake Knives, Kitchen Knives, Professional Chef's Knives

The Mikoto collection represents the excellence of Japanese tradition: each blade is made with 101 layers of FC63 laminated Damascus steel with high corrosion resistance, embellished with an exclusive diamond pattern obtained through acid etching. The handle, embellished with the Miyabi logo, guarantees authenticity and craftsmanship.

Key features
* Balanced octagonal micarta handle, double riveted, non-porous and resistant to deformation
* FC63 laminated steel: cutting edge with 63HRC hardness and 101 outer layers of Damascus with diamond pattern
* 3-stage Honbazuke manual sharpening, with a 9.5°–12° edge
* Handcrafted in Seki, Japan

Recommended use: bread, desserts, savory pies, fruit, and hard-skinned vegetables

Country of manufacture: Seki, Japan
Blade structure: sanmai, with 101 layers of Damascus steel on the outside
Cutting steel: stainless steel, FC63 at 63HRC
Sharpening type: Honbazuke, symmetrical
Blade finish: Passive acid etching
Blade length: 230mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: octagonal, micarta, with double rivets
Maintenance: wash by hand only

Wood, simplicity, efficiency: Opinel has drawn on its roots and expertise to create the Parallèle range of kitchen knives. The beech handle, sturdy and soft in the palm of the hand, with simple and softened lines, guarantees a comfortable grip and an inimitable touch. The blade profiles have been designed to optimize the gesture and guarantee a perfect cut suitable for all foods.

Materials:

Blade: Made of full-tang stainless steel, with a hardness of 55-57 HRC. The steel used guarantees high resistance to corrosion and excellent mechanical performance. The smooth blade has an excellent cutting edge, easily resharpened, which maintains its effectiveness even after use with hard materials such as ceramic.

Handle: Beech is the most used wood for the manufacture of Opinel handles. Coming from French crops, it is hard, resistant and easy to work. With a homogeneous appearance, its light colour varies from yellow to pink. It is recognisable by the presence of numerous dark lines. The handle is varnished to be effectively protected from dirt and humidity.

Characteristics: The curved blade, 1.5 cm thick and equipped with a high-performance serration, allows you to easily start cutting. Bread Knife

Blade length: 210mm.
Blade thickness: 1.5mm.
Total length: 335mm.
Weight: 102g.

Maintenance: Hand washing is recommended to preserve the quality of the wood and the blade. Stainless steel offers low maintenance, but it is preferable to avoid prolonged contact with aggressive environments (acids, salt water, detergents).

Advantages:

Long-lasting cutting edge and easily resharpenable.
Ergonomic and resistant handle, for a comfortable grip.

The Les Forgés 1890 knives embody the excellence of the French cutlery tradition. As the name suggests, they are fully forged, standing out for their durability, impeccable balance, resistance, and superior cutting quality.

This specific bread knife has a serrated blade, ideal for easy cutting. It's perfect for slicing various types of bread and for cutting fruits with thick skins like melons and pineapples.

The X50CrMoV15 steel is a type of stainless steel known for its high corrosion resistance and ensuring a high-quality cut. The blade hardness is 56-57 HRC.

The full-tang blade extends through the entire handle, ensuring the knife's robustness and balance, thanks to the even distribution of the steel's weight.

The handle, made of beechwood, comes from sustainably managed forests and is not painted. It has been treated to be water-resistant. Its ergonomic design pays tribute to traditional pocket knives, ensuring a comfortable grip.

Use: Bread Knife

Blade Production: France
Handle: beechwood
Blade length: 210mm.
Blade thickness: 2mm.
Total length: 340mm.
Weight: 186g.

Recommended use: bread, cakes, quiches, leathery vegetables

Country of production: Japan
Blade structure: sanmai with 49-layer external damask
Cutting steel: stainless steel, Sandvik FC61
Type of sharpening: Asymmetrical, serrated
Blade finish: Passive etching
Blade length: 240mm.
Construction: Forged
Handle: in Nylon, triple rivet, with brass spacers
Maintenance: hand wash only

Production: Japan
Blade: in laminated steel with 6161 FCH cutting edge and 49-layer damask outer cheeks
Cut: symmetrical
Construction: forged
Handle: in micarta
Blade length: 240mm.
Recommended use: bread, pastry

Notes: made in collaboration with Chef Rokusaburo Michiba

Recommended uses: Bread, Cakes, Pies, Watermelon, Melon
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Blade: Stainless steel laminate Cryodur Micro Carbide MC63 to 63HRC
Sharpening: A three phases, styled "Honbazuke"
Surface finish: Hammering mirror polished style "Tsuchime"
Blade length: 230mm
Blade Thickness: 2mm
Overall Length: 360mm
Weight: 200g.
Handle: pakkawood wood with mosaic pins, spacers brass and micarta and steel shank
Packaging: transparent plastic box with Miyabi logos
Maintenance: not dishwasher safe